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There’s no doubt that there is noticeable gender inequality and lots of stereotypes in the photography and film industry. In her TED Talk from 2018, Jill Greenberg revealed some shocking data showing just how much more content had been created by male photographers and filmmakers. But this year’s The Photography Show and The Video Show plan to give women the space that they deserve. They have started the Women Who Photo & Film (WWP&F) campaign, which includes 21 female ambassadors from the fields of photography and filmmaking....

Advertisements Lots of advice, but is it relevant? If you want advice on how to teach your children to be safe on Snapchat, handle Facebook bullying the right way, and not make Instagram mistakes, it’s widely available. But what about the implications of your social media use? What sort of digital footprint are you creating for your child when you post photos of them, share their exploits, and moan about their behaviour?...

The Nose on El Capitan is arguably one of the most famous routes in rock climbing. First climbed in 1957 in 45 days, it remains a formidable stomping ground for climbers who want to become legends. In October 2017, Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds climbed it in 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 44 seconds, breaking the previous record by almost four minutes. Six months after the ascent, photographer Tristan Grezko released a time-lapse video of the two climbers scaling the 2,900 ft....

Xiaomi have been teasing us about their foray into the drone market for a little while now. Now they have officially announced the Mi Drone, a 4K quadcopter which also shoots RAW stills, for a mere $460. Boasting an array of impressive features, the Chinese electronics company looks all set to take on the big boys at a fraction of the price. If the $460 price tag doesn’t already make it one of the least expensive drones in its class, a $380 1080p version is also planned....

Given the date, it does sound like a practical joke, but no. Camtraptions has released a solar panel for speedlights. Yup, you heard me. It definitely seems a little odd, but there’s a practical application here that’s pretty specific. It’s for using with camera traps that are often left out in the wilderness for days or weeks at a time or around dangerous animals where you don’t have the ability to swap out batteries every day....